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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
APRIL 3, 2001
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilbum. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Arkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fosse. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 01-31,
Side 2; Tape 01-36, Side 2, Tape 01-37, Both Sides. Tape 01-38, Side 1.
The Mayor proclaimed: The Great City Hall Tune-In - April 2-6, Bob Hardy,
Production Coordinator Cable Iowa City (CIC) accepting; Medical Laboratory Week -
April 15-21, Norma Ward accepting; Fair Housing Month -April, George Klein,
Century 21 accepting.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship awards to Shimek
Elementary students: Todd Elvers, Betsey Richard and Dan Rocklin.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for the regular meeting of March
20, as published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Board -
January 25. Housing and Community Development Commission - February
13. Housing and Community Development Commission - February 15. Iowa
City Board of Adjustment - January 10. Iowa City Historic Preservation
Commission - March 8. Planning and Zoning Commission - March 15.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for Little Donkeys, Inc dba
Panchero's, 32 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor License for Kitty Hawk Co., Inc.,
dba Kitty Hawk, 1012 Gilbert Ct. Class C Beer for Suburban Investors, LLC,
dba Suburban Amoco - Keokuk Street, 1905 Keokuk St. Class C Liquor
License for GMD, Inc., dba Parthenon, 320 E. Burlington St.
Setting Public Hearings: Motion setting a public hearing for April 17,
2001, regarding the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) budgets for the FY02
Annual Action Plan, that is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2001-2006 Consolidated
Plan (City Steps). RES. 01-75, Bk. 125 p. 75, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
for April 17, 2001, ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRANSIT
PARKING LOT RESURFACE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 01-76, p. 76, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING QN MAY 15, 2001 FOR
THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S UPDATED ANNUAL PLAN.
Resolutions, Bk. 125: RES. 01-77, p. 77, ACCEPTING THE WORK
FOR THE RIVER STREET/WOOLF AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT. RES. 01-78, p. 78, ACCEPTING WORK FOR THE SANITARY
SEWER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PHASE 1 ON LOT 2 OF
SADDLEBROOK ADDITION, PART 1, AND DECLARING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR USE. RES. 01-79, po 79, CHANGING THE
NAME OF CAPTAIN IRISH PARKWAY TO SCOTT BOULEVARD.
Correspondence: Jennifer Moody - Student Hunger Drive.
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Dan Brock - KCJJ. Jerry Feick - FY98-FY00 Performance Statistics;
Coralville Transit, Iowa City, Transit and UI Cambus. Robert Dostal - leaves
and snow removal. Dan Shay - Fleck Sales. Tundi Brady - 64-1A. Paul
Soderdahl- Library parking lot. Sarah Berke (U of I Neuroscience Program) -
Iowa Kids Judge? Neuroscience Fair. Kelley Donham (JC Dept of Public
Health) - alcohol. Kathi Rundell - alcohol. Jerry Feick - alcohol. Nancy Davin
- alcohol. Rick Derrig - alcohol. Rosemary Paul - alcohol. H. Larew - alcohol.
Same letter from David Johnson; Michael Baltutis; Chris Kahle; Joshua
Reynolds; Kurt Berge; Todd Kratz; Jennie Embree; Bruce Kinner- jail. John
Watson -jail. Same letter from: Caroline Dieterie; Sara Epstein; Todd Kratz;
David Johnson - alcohol. Susan Kratz - alcohol. Douglas Siebert - alcohol.
Russell Brown - alcohol. Tom Rietz - alcohol.
In response to Council Member Pfab, the City Clerk noted a correction on page 2 of
the February 13 HCDC minutes changing a percentage sign to a dollar amount.
Council Member Kanner noted the resolution changing the name of Captain Irish
Parkway to Scott Boulevard. The Mayor repeated the public hearings as set.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Bob Elliott, 1108 Dover Street, appeared and encouraged Council to change
the image of Iowa City regarding economic development.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to set a public hearing for
April 17 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation from General Industrial (1-
1 ) to Intensive Commercial (C1-1) for approximately 12.09 acres located on the south
side of Highway 1 (Westport Plaza, Part 2). The Mayor declared the motion carded,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
April 17 on a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the North
District Plan. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance amending the zoning code Article
(D), definitions, and Article (L) provisional uses, special exceptions and temporary
uses, to allow accessory apartments in accessory buildings. No one appeared.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance changing the
zoning designation by establishing a Conservation Oveday Zone for properties
generally located south of Burlington Street along Governor and Lucas Streets, be
given first vote. Individual Council Members expressed their views. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Mayor Lehman left the room for discussion of the next item due to a conflict
of interest. Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell now presiding.
Mayor Pro tem O'Donnell stated the a new hearing would be set at the
request of the neighbors concerning the proposed development on the east side of
Harlocke Street, and stated Council had agreed to hold first consideration of the
ordinance on the same night as the public hearing. Moved by Kanner, seconded by
Champion, to set a public hearing for April 17 on an ordinance changing the zoning
designation from High Density Multi-Family Residential, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas
Overlay, OSA-44, for approximately 4.01 acres of property to allow 39 dwellings in
three buildings located on the east side of Hadocke Street (Southgate Development).
The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from:
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Judith Klink, Olympia Niederecker, Mary Hitchcock, William Knabe, Robynn Shrader,
Cynthia Pickett, Jeff Benson, Evan Fales, Brett DeVore, Melissa Ruhlow, Gayle
Bray, Robynn Shrader. The Mayor Pro tem declared the motion carried, 7/0, all
Council Members present.
Mayor Lehman returned.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 01-3961, Bk. 43, p, 7, AMENDING
ZONING CODE ARTICLE "L", PROVISIONAL USES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND
TEMPORARY USES, TO ALLOW ADULT DAYCARE FACILITIES ON STREETS
NARROWER THAN 28 FEET WIDE IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, be voted on for final
passage at this time. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell,
Pfab. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None. Moved by Wilbum, seconded by Vanderhoef,
that the ordinance be adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted. Moved by
O'Donnell, seconded by Wilbum, to accept correspondence from David E. Brown,
Pentacrest Inc. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell that the ordinance amending
Title 1, entitled "Administration," Chapter 4, entitled "General Penalty," Section 1 (b)
to increase the maximum criminal penalty for simple misdemeanors to $500 as
authorized by State Code, be given first vote. City Atty. Dilkes explained
unscheduled fines, and outlined the ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carded.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, that the ordinance amending the
City Code of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, by enacting new Sections numbered 4-2-3,
entitled "Local Review of Application/Investigation of Applicant"; Section 4-2-4,
entitled "Notice and Hearing"; and Section 4-2-5, entitled "Civil Penalties"; revising
Section 4-5-4 entitled "Regulation of Persons Under Legal Age"; enacting a new
Section 4-5-6 entitled "Sales to Intoxicated Persons"; and enacting a new Section 4-
5-7 entitled "Limitations on Sales," all of which provide for the regulation of alcohol
sales, be given first vote. City Arty. Dilkes present for discussion. The following
individuals appeared: Matt Blizek; Brian Davis, 427 S. Johnson; Chades Major, 7
Blue Stem Ct.; and Dave Moore. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to amend the ordinance by deleting Section 4-
6-7B(2), the exception for private catered events. The Mayor declared the motion to
delete the language defeated, 3/4, with the following division of hand vote: Ayes:
Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent:
None. Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer the ordinance until
April 17. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 2/5, with the following
division of voice vote: Ayes: O'Donnell, Champion. Nays: Kanner, Lehman, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by Pfab, to call the question. The
Mayor declared the motion dead for lack of a second. After discussion, Council
directed the City Clerk and City Attorney to do a mass mailing to all City license
holders attaching the proposed ordinance and asking for specific questions regarding
interpretation be submitted to staff prior to Council final consideration. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous on the first reading of the ordinance, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, that ORD. 01-3962, Bk. 44, p.
8, AMENDING TITLE 14, "UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE", CHAPTER 3, "CITY
UTILITIES" SECTION 14-3A-6, ENTITLED "BILLING AND COLLECTION
PROCEDURES; DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS" OF THE CITY CODE TO REVISE
THE PROCEDURE FOR CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY TREASURER OF
LIENS FOR UNPAID WATER, WASTEWATER AND/OR REFUSE AND
RECYCLING SERVICES, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that ORD. 01-3963, Bk. 44,
p. 9, AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1 (NUISANCES) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY BY ADDING STANDARDS AND
PROCEDURES TO CONTROL THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES PARKED, STORED,
PLACED OR KEPT OUTSIDE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, be passed and adopted.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the
ordinance adopted, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Vanderhoef,
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell. Nays: Pfab, Wilburn, Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-80, Bk. 125,
p. 80, ESTABLISHING A DEER TASK FORCE. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, to defer until April 17.
The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Kanner, Pfab. Nays: Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef,
Wilbum. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 5/2, with the
following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion. Nays: Kanner, Pfab. Absent: None.
The Mayor noted that the bid opening has been postponed until April 6 for
construction of the Captain Irish Parkway Extension (Phase II) and First Avenue
Extension project and the resolution awarding the project will be on the April 17
agenda.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-81, Bk. 125, p.
81, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2001 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROJECT to. L.L. Pelling Company in the amount
of $832,763.33. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-82, Bk. 125, p. 82,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE
FOURTH AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IBRC-3715-619)- -8E-
52. City Engr. Fosse present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-83, Bk. 125, p. 83,
APPROVING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY AND MCCLURE ENGINEERING COMPANY CONSULTING ENGINEERS TO
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IOWA CITY
COURT HILL TRUNK SANITARY SEWER PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7~0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Pfab, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-84, Bk. 125, p. 84,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR LOT 2, SADDLEBROOK
ADDITION, PART 1, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the current vacancy: Housing and Community Development
Commission - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending September 1, 2002.
Deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancies: Civil Service
Commission - One vacancy for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005. Deadline for
application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11. Historic Preservation Commission -
One appointment to fill a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004. Deadline
for application is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25.
Council Member Kanner questioned when Council would be discussing
regulating cigarette smoking. City Atty. Dilkes stated a memo outlining various ways
Council could approach the issue will be in the April 12 Council packet; and City Mgr.
Atkins stated the item will be scheduled for the April 16 work session. Council
Member Kanner noted two holidays coming up Passover and Easter.
Council Member Wilburn acknowledged a guest and fdend from Germany
present for the meeting.
Council Member Vanderhoef questioned whether the City's ordinance
regulating cellular towers addresses recent federal court decisions. City Atty. Dilkes
stated she thought the ordinance was current and there were no monumental federal
decisions that impacted the ordinance, but would review it in light of her question. A
memo will be provided by staff after the review.
Council Member O'Donnell reported that he had received a call regarding
recycling the sand on City streets and stated the sand had been polluted and it would
be more expense to clean it than buy new sand. City Mgr. Atkins reported that DNR
regulations require the sand be cleaned, new stormwater regulations will require it,
and then disposed of in the landfill. Council Member O'Donnell noted a spdng
concert by the Newman Singers at St, Bridget's Church the previous week-end; and
noted the time and efforts put in by Council Members to make difficult decisions.
Council Member Champion echoed the comments from Council Member
O'Donnell about decision making and looking at the whole community; and stated
she had received a letter from a constituent and would be submitting it for the next
packet.
Council Member Pfab requested an update on the crossing guard situation at
Weber School. The City Mgr. reported that a letter had been written to the School
Principal making a proposal and no response has been received. Council Member
Pfab requested a follow up on bidding GO bonds online and putting out bids for sale
of City item online. Staff will follow up.
Mayor Lehman requested that "Official Council representatives/Appointments
of Council Members" be placed on an upcoming work session; and reported on a
conversation with City Assessor Hudson regarding recent assessments and stated a
meeting will be held April 18 on citizen questions. More information will be provided.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef adjourn 9:10 p. he
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 3/20/01
Iowa City City Council meeting 7:00 p.m., at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman
presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes,
Karr, Miklo, Doyle, Knoche, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded on Tapes 01-34,
Both Sides; 01-35, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary Student Council: Gregg Harder, Alex, Lamb and Kristi Schurette
accepting.
Moved and seconded that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of March 5, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
February 8. Iowa City Board of Adjustment- January 10. Iowa City Board of
Appeals - January 8. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - February
8. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - February 22. Parks and
Recreation Commission - February 14. Planning and Zoning Commission -
February 15. Planning and Zoning Commission - March 1, 2001. Police
Citizens Review Board - February 13.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po, 725 Mormon
Trek Blvd. Special Class C Liquor License for Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965
S. Riverside Dr. Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O.
Elks U.S.A., 637 Foster Rd. Class B Beer Permit for Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice
Cream Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Special Class C Liquor License for
Serendipity Laundry Caf~, 702 S. Gilbert St. Class C Liquor License for T.G.I.
Friday's, 2208 N. Dodge St. Class C Liquor License for Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
Refund a portion of a Class E Liquor License for Osco Drug Store #2393,
2425 Muscatine Ave. Refund a portion of a Class B Wine Permit for Osco
Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Refund a portion of a Class C Beer
Permit for Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. RES. 01-61, TO
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT for First Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave.
Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
$14,526,439.52 for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2001, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are
published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance
with State Code.
Resolution: RES. 01-62, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN REGARDING
TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531 CENTER
STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Charles and Eileen Miller- Police. David Tingwald
(Northside Neighborhood Association) - criteria for respondent pool for Alley
Traffic Calming Study, Block 73 QT. Nick Klenske - request to meet. Barbara
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Wiemer - downtown. Dave Moore - alcohol. Ben Patience - alcohol. Martin
Gaffey -Scott Court construction. Caroline Dieterie - drugs. Susan Horowitz -
Kirkwood Avenue traffic lights. John and Carol Ries - Highland Avenue traffic
calming. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City - Highland AvenueFFraffic Issues.
Gary Sanders - Lenoch and Cilek Building. Jay Sigafoose - Development
Code Review. Merrill and Teresa Hamilton -Alcohol ordinance.
Council Member Kanner requested separate consideration of the liquor license for
the Sports Column. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved and seconded to
approve the renewal of the Class C Liquor License for Sports Column, 12 S.
Dubuque St. Moved and seconded to defer consideration of this item until April 3.
The Mayor declared the motion to approve the liquor license carried.
Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on
activities at the Center. Becky Soglin, 1220 Sheridan, requested an update on
citizen involvement into recycling and solid waste issues. Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns
Ave., stated he would be writing a letter in support of the Iowa City Police
Department and the application for the Edward Bryne Memorial Grant. Jerry Feick
appeared regarding State Code Chapter 657 governing nuisances; Elderly Services;
and alcohol issues. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from Mr. Feick.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Dave Ricci, 218 Post Road, requested a
separate turn arrow be added to the Dubuque/Church Streets intersection signals to
allow cars coming from the north the ability to turn left.
Moved and seconded to set a public hearing for April 3 on an ordinance
amending the zoning code, Section 14-6-B2 and 14-6L-1A, to permit accessory
apartments in an accessory building. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
by establishing a Conservation Overlay Zone for properties generally located south
of Burlington Street along Governor and Lucas Streets. The following individuals
appeared: Michael Gunn, Historic Preservation Commission; and Cecile Keunzli,
Longfellow Neighborhood.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from High Density Multi-family Residential, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA-
44, for approximately 4.01 acres of property to allow 39 dwellings in three buildings
located on the east side of Harlocke Street. The following following individuals
appeared: Stephen Tulley, 917 Harlocke St.; William Knabe, 1101 Weeber Circle;
Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Terri Ventura Chaven, 1124 Harlocke St.;
Melissa Ruhlow, 911 Weeber; Georgeanne Chaven, 1124 Harlocke St.; Bill Graf,
1123 Harlocke St.; Robynn Shrader, 1104 Weeber Circle; Glenn Siders, Southgate
Development; Atty. Tom Gelman, Southgate Development; William Buss, 747 West
Benton St.; Daniel Eccher, 904 Benton Dr; Patrick Geasland, 1118 Harlocke St.; Jeff
Garther, 1108 Weeber Circle. Moved and seconded to accept correspondence from:
Daniel Eccher, Jerome and Judy Brown, Robynn Shrader, Matt and Sue Whittaker,
LuAnne Lefler, Paula Ford, Georgeann Chaven, Cheryl Walsh, Mick and Jayne Lillig,
Mary Vermillion, Cherice Wyckoff, Stephen Tulley, Cynthia Pickett, William and
William Klink, Bill and Nancy Graf, Brett DeVore, Kristina Vaclavikova. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the an ordinance amending the zoning code,
section 14-61-1Q, to allow adult day care in commercial zones on streets less than
28 feet in width, be given first consideration. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-63, APPROVING THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW ESTATES, PART 4, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
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A public hearing was held on an application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for FY2002 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit
Administration Funding. Jim Waiters, 1033 East Washington St., appeared.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-64, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FY2002 IOWA DOT STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Improvements - Melrose Avenue to the
Iowa Interstate Railroad Bridge Improvements Project, STP-U-3715(618)--70-52, and
directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-65, APPRQVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - MELRQSE AVENUE TO
THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, STP-
U-3715(618)--70-52, AND DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
and Stormwater project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-66, APPROVING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE QF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL GREENSPACE AND
STORMWATER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT QF BID SECURITY TO
ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TQ PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF
BIDS.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 14, "Unified
Development Code", Chapter 3, "City Utilities" Section 14-3A-6, entitled "Billing and
Collection Procedures; Delinquent Accounts" of the City Code to revise the
procedure for certification to the County treasurer of liens for unpaid water,
wastewater and/or refuse and recycling services, be given second consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 1
(Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by adding standards
and procedures to control the number of vehicles parked, stored, placed or kept
outside on private property, be given second consideration. James Thomas
appeared. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-67, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT QF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF VIDEO TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT QN U.S.
HIGHWAY 6 BETWEEN GILBERT STREET AND FAIRMEADOWS BOULEVARD.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-68, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL
64-1a FOR A PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. The following individuals
appeared: Barbara Canin, 210 Richards St. and Sheral Jensen, 225 River St. Moved
and seconded to accept correspondence from: Tom Baer, Judith Pascoe, Beth
Chamberlin, Christopher Merrill, The Brown Family, Mona Benson, Erika Lehman
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and John Garcia, Sue Kann, Perry Howell, Chris and Sheral Jensen. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-69, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND JUSTINE ZIMMER, SCULPTOR, FOR A
SCULPTURE TO BE PLACED ON THE ROTATING SCULPTURE PROGRAM PAD
IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN MALL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-70, AWARDING CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD AND MORMON
TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING PROJECT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-71, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE
DUNBAR/JONES PARTNERSHIP OF DES MOINES TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HICKORY HILL PARK TRAIL
IMPROVEMENT..
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-72, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN ADDENDUM TO A LEASE FOR
BUSINESS PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY 4-H BUILDING IN
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE OF CITY EQUIPMENT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-73, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES. 01-74, ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS
FOR THE IOWA CITY TELECOMMUNICA-TIONS COMMISSION.
The Mayor noted the readvertisement of the vacancy on the Historic
Preservation Commission for a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004.
Moved and seconded to make the following appointments to Boards and
Commissions: Donald Anciaux, Jr., 2119 Russell Drive, to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1,2001 in addition to a five-year term
May 1,2001 - May 1,2006; Benjamin Chair, 452 N. 7th Avenue, to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for a five-year term May 1,2001 - May 1,2006; Barbara Asch
Camillo, 1111 Sheridan Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee for one
appointment for an unexpired term January 1, 1999 - January 1,2002. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Civil Service
Commission for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005. Deadline for application is
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A more complete description of Council activities and disbursements is on file
in the office of the City Clerk and Finance Department.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Sub~'~/'~d for publication - 3/28/01
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
MARCH 20, 2001
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m., at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kanner, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins,
Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Miklo, Doyle, Knoche, Franklin. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tapes 01-34, Both Sides; 01-35, Side 1.
The Mayor presented Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Roosevelt
Elementary Student Council: Gregg Harder, Alex, Lamb and Kristi Schurette
accepting.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended:
Approval of Official Council Actions for special meeting of March 5, as
published subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Iowa City Airport Commission -
February 8. Iowa City Board of Adjustment- January 10. Iowa City Board of
Appeals - January 8. Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission - February
8. Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees - February 22. Parks and
Recreation Commission - February 14. Planning and Zoning Commission -
February 15. Planning and Zoning Commission - March 1, 2001. Police
Citizens Review Board - February 13.
Permit Motions and Resolutions as Recommended by the City Clerk.
Renewals: Special Class C Liquor License for Sushi Po Po Corp., Inc., dba
Sushi Po Po, 725 Mormon Trek Blvd.. Special Class C Liquor License for
FreshMex Iowa City, LLC, dba Panchero's Mexican Grill, 965 S. Riverside Dr.
Class C Liquor License for Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O. Elks U.S.A. dba
Iowa City Lodge No. 590 B.P.O. Elks U.S.A., 637 Foster Rd. Class B Beer
Permit for M & T Investments, Inc., dba Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Parlor, 225 S. Gilbert St. Special Class C Liquor License for Serendipity
Laundry CafG, Inc., dba Serendipity Laundry CafG, 702 S. Gilbert St. Class C
Liquor License for Highlander, Inc., dba T.G.I. Friday's, 2208 N. Dodge St.
Class C Liquor License for Ranger Enterprises, Inc., dba Deadwood, 6 S.
Dubuque St. Class C Liquor License for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First
Avenue Club, 1550 S. First Ave. Refund a portion of a Class E Liquor License
for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine
Ave. Refund a portion of a Class B Wine Permit for American Drug Stores,
Inc., dba Osco Drug Store #2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. Refund a portion of a
Class C Beer Permit for American Drug Stores, Inc., dba Osco Drug Store
#2393, 2425 Muscatine Ave. RES. 01-61, Bk. 125, p. 61, TO ISSUE
DANCING PERMIT for First Avenue Club, Inc., dba First Avenue Club, 1550
S. First Ave.
Motions: Consider a motion to approve disbursements in the amount of
$14,526,439.52 for the period of February 1 through February 28, 2001, as
recommended by the Finance Director subject to audit. Disbursements are
published and permanently retained in the City Clerk's office in accordance
with State Code.
Resolution, Bk. 125: RES. 01-62, p. 62, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE RELEASE OF LIEN
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REGARDING TWO MORTGAGES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531
CENTER STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Charles and Eileen Miller- Police. David Tingwald
(Northside Neighborhood Association) - criteria for respondent pool for Alley
Traffic Calming Study, Block 73 OT. Nick Klenske - request to meet. Barbara
Wiemer - downtown. Dave Moore - alcohol. Ben Patience - alcohol. Martin
Gaffey -Scott Court construction. Caroline Dieterie - drugs. Susan Horowitz -
Kirkwood Avenue traffic lights. John and Carol Ries - Highland Avenue traffic
calming. Neighborhood Council of Iowa City - Highland Avenue/Traffic Issues.
Gary Sanders - Lenoch and Cilek Building. Jay Sigafoose - Development
Code Review. Merrill and Teresa Hamilton - Alcohol ordinance.
Council Member Kanner requested separate consideration of the liquor license for
the Sports Column. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Champion, seconded by
O'Donnell, to approve the renewal of the Class C Liquor License for Sports Column
Corp, dba Sports Column, 12 S. Dubuque St. Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab,
to defer consideration of this item until April 3. Individual Council Members
expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion to defer defeated, 1/6, with
the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the
motion to approve the liquor license carried, 6/1, with the following division of voice
vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays:
Kanner. Absent: None.
Deborah Schoenfelder, Senior Center Commissioner, updated Council on
activities at the Center. Becky Soglin, 1220 Sheridan, requested an update on
citizen involvement into recycling and solid waste issues. The City Manager will
follow up. Jerry Hansen, 1237 Burns Ave., stated he would be writing a letter in
support of the Iowa City Police Department and the application for the Edward Bryne
Memorial Grant. Jerry Feick appeared regarding State Code Chapter 657 governing
nuisances; Elderly Services; and alcohol issues. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded
by Champion to accept correspondence from Mr. Feick. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present. Dave Ricci, 218 Post
Road, requested a separate turn arrow be added to the Dubuque/Church Streets
intersection signals to allow cars coming from the north the ability to turn left. Staff
will follow up.
Moved by Champion, seconded by Wilburn, to set a public hearing for April 3
on an ordinance amending the zoning code, Section 14-6-B2 and 14-6L-1A, to
permit accessory apartments in an accessory building. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
by establishing a Conservation Overlay Zone for properties generally located south
of Burlington Street along Governor and Lucas Streets. The following individuals
appeared: Michael Gunn, Historic Preservation Commission; and Cecile Keunzli,
Longfellow Neighborhood.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation
from High Density Multi-family Residential, RM-44, to Sensitive Areas Overlay, OSA-
44, for approximately 4.01 acres of property to allow 39 dwellings in three buildings
located on the east side of Harlocke Street. The following following individuals
appeared: Stephen Tulley, 917 Harlocke St.; William Knabe, 1101 Weeber Circle;
Larry Schnittjer, MMS Consultants; Terri Ventura Chaven, 1124 Harlocke St.;
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Melissa Ruhlow, 911 Weeber; Georgeanne Chaven, 1124 Harlocke St.; Bill Graf,
1123 Hadocke St.; Robynn Shrader, 1104 Weeber Circle; Glenn Siders, Southgate
Development; Arty. Tom Gelman, Southgate Development; William Buss, 747 West
Benton St.; Daniel Eccher, 904 Benton Dr; Patrick Geasland, 1116 Harlocke St.; Jeff
Garther, 1108 Weeber Circle; Sr. Plahner Miklo present for discussion. Individual
Council Members expressed their views. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Champion, to accept correspondence from: Daniel Eccher, Jerome and Judy Brown,
Robynn Shrader, Matt and Sue Whittaker, LuAnne Lefler, Paula Ford, Georgeann
Chaven, Cheryl Walsh, Mick and Jayne Lillig, Mary Vermillion, Cherice Wyckoff,
Stephen Tulley, Cynthia Pickett, William and William Klink, Bill and Nancy Graf, Brett
DeVore, Kristina Vaclavikova. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Kanner, that the an ordinance amending the
zoning code, section 14-61-1Q, to allow adult day care in commercial zones on
streets less than 28 feet in width, be given first consideration. The Mayor declared
the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-63, Bk. 125,
p. 63, APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VIEW
ESTATES, PART 4, IOWA CITY, IOWA. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for FY2002 Iowa DOT State Transit Assistance and Federal Transit
Administration Funding. Jim Waiters, 1033 East Washington St., appeared. Asst.
Transportation Planner Doyle present for discussion.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-64, Bk. 125,
p. 64, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY2002 IOWA DOT STATE
TRANSIT ASSISTANCE AND FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDING.
Moved by Kanner, seconded by Pfab, to amend the application by removing
$8,039,979 for the Burlington Street Parking Ramp/Transportation Center. The
Mayor declared the motion to amend defeated, 1/6, with the following division of
voice vote: Ayes: Kanner. Nays: O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion,
Lehman, Pfab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with
the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Q'Donnell, Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn,
Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Mormon Trek Boulevard Improvements - Melrose Avenue to the
Iowa Interstate Railroad Bridge Improvements Project, STP-U-3715(618)--70-52, and
directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-65, Bk. 125,
p. 65, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MORMON TREK BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
- MELROSE AVENUE TO THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, STP-U-3715(618)--70-52, AND DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. Civil Engr. Knoche present for
discussion. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following
division of roll call vote: Ayes: Pfab, Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion, Lehman,
O'Donnell. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost for the construction of the South Sycamore Regional Greenspace
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and Stormwater project, establishing amount of bid security to accompany each bid,
directing City Clerk to publish advertisement for bids, and fixing time and place for
receipt of bids. No one appeared.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-66, Bk. 125,
p. 66, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATE QF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH SYCAMORE
REGIONAL GREENSPACE AND STORMWATER PROJECT, ESTABLISHING
AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND
PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 14, "Unified Development Code", Chapter 3, "City Utilities" Section 14-3A-6,
entitled "Billing and Collection Procedures; Delinquent Accounts" of the City Code to
revise the procedure for certification to the County treasurer of liens for unpaid water,
wastewater and/or refuse and recycling services, be given second consideration.
The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Title 6, Chapter 1 (Nuisances) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City by
adding standards and procedures to control the number of vehicles parked, stored,
placed or kept outside on private property, be given second consideration. James
Thomas appeared. Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor
declared the motion carried, 4/3, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kanner, Pfab, Wilburn. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Q'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-67, Bk. 125,
p. 67, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE INSTALLATION QF VIDEO
TRAFFIC SIGNAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT QN U.S. HIGHWAY 6 BETWEEN
GILBERT STREET AND FAIRMEADOWS BOULEVARD. Individual Council
Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote. Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Wilburn, Champion. Nays: Kanner. Absent: None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Champion, to adopt RES. 01-68, Bk.
125, p. 68, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO
PURCHASE URBAN RENEWAL PARCEL 64-1a FOR A PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS. The following individuals appeared: Barbara Canin, 210 Richards St.
and Sheral Jensen, 225 River St. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, O'Donnell, Pfab,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Kanner. Nays: Wilburn. Absent: None. Moved by O'Donnell,
seconded by Champion, to accept correspondence from: Tom Baer, Judith Pascoe,
Beth Chamberlin, Christopher Merrill, The Brown Family, Mona Benson, Erika
Lehman and John Garcia, Sue Kann, Perry Howell, Chris and Sheral Jensen. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Champion, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-69, Bk. 125,
p. 69, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND
JUSTINE ZIMMER, SCULPTOR, FOR A SCULPTURE TO BE PLACED ON THE
ROTATING SCULPTURE PROGRAM PAD IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN
MALL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO
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ATTEST THE SAME. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Wilburn, to adopt RES. 01-70, Bk. 125, p.
70, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
FOSTER ROAD AND MORMON TREK BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING PROJECT to
Iowa City Landscaping for $41,668.00. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Wilburn, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-71, Bk. 125, p. 71,
APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND
THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY AND THE DUNBAR/JONES PARTNERSHIP QF DES MOINES TQ
PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HICKORY HILL
PARK TRAIL IMPROVEMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 01-72, Bk. 125,
p. 72, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
AN ADDENDUM TO A LEASE FOR BUSINESS PROPERTY WITH THE JOHNSON
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOR RENTAL OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY 4-H BUILDING IN IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR PURPOSES OF STORAGE
OF CITY EQUIPMENT. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Pfab, to adopt RES. 01-73, Bk. 125, p.
73, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE BUILDING INSPECTION
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND
THE AFSCME PAY PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Pfab, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 01-74, Bk. 125, p.
74, ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS FOR THE IOWA CITY TELECQMMUNICA-
TIONS COMMISSION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor noted the readvertisement of the vacancy on the Historic
Preservation Commission for a three-year term March 29, 2001 - March 29, 2004.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Champion, to make the following appointments to
Boards and Commissions: Donald Anciaux, Jr., 2119 Russell Drive, to the Planning
and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1,2001 in addition to a
five-year term May 1,2001 - May 1,2006; Benjamin Chait, 452 N. 7th Avenue, to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for a five-year term May 1,2001 - May 1,2006;
Barbara Asch Camillo, 1111 Sheridan Avenue, to the Public Art Advisory Committee
for one appointment for an unexpired term January 1, 1999 - January 1,2002.
Individual Council Members expressed their views. The Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor noted the previously announced vacancy on the Civil Service
Commission for a four-year term ending April 4, 2005. Deadline for application is
5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11.
Council Member Wilburn reminded citizens of the 2001 Crop Walk scheduled
for April 8, and noted proceeds fight world hunger with one fourth generated helping
fight hunger locally.
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Council Member Kanner pointed out the ducks on Ralston Creek next to the
New Pioneer Coop; called attention to the recent Supreme Court ruling concerning
Corps of Engineers jurisdiction over isolated wetlands, and requested a work session
to discuss the matter. Staff will prepare a memo for Council discussion.; noted the
City Manager's memo stating the IDOT grant request for $220,000 for reconstruction
of City Park trails had been denied, and requested Council discussion on
alternatives. Staff will report back.; acknowledged invitation Council received for the
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials conference being held
in Iowa City, and stated he would be interested in attending. Council Members
should contact City Clerk Karr.
Mayor Lehman announced that 2,200 people rode the City buses free with
their ticket stub for the NCAA wrestling tournament as part of a City promotion; 581
people wearing green rode the buses St. Patrick's Day as part of another City
promotion; and recognized the tremendous achievements of the University of Iowa
Wrestling team, and Men's and Women's Basketball teams.
Moved by O'Donnell, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adjourn 11:00 p.m. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk